Replacing The Countershaft Bearings - Gilera Nexus 500 Workshop Manual

Nexus 500

Replacing the countershaft bearings

- Check that the bearings are free from irregular
noise or clearance. If it does, replace it.
Flywheel-side half-crankcase
- Remove the inside Seeger ring.
- Upturn the half-crankcase.
- Remove the bearing from the flywheel side half-
crankcase using the special tool and a mallet.
Specific tooling
020376Y Adaptor handle
020358Y 37x40-mm adaptor
020439Y 17 mm guide
- Remove the bearing from the transmission side
half-crankcase using the special tool.
Specific tooling
001467Y008 Pliers to extract 17 mm ø bearings
001467Y007 Driver for OD 54-mm bearings
- Before installing a new bearing, heat the flywheel
side half-crankcase using the special tool.
- Place the half-crankcase on a wooden base.
Specific tooling
020151Y Air heater
Engine
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